Good news! The public hearing on LD 29, The Merrymeeting Trail bill has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, at 1pm.
This is when the Legislature’s Transportation Committee will be hearing from the public on this important bill. We need them to hear from you!
How to submit written testimony in support of LD 29:
- Visit the Legislature’s testimony website: https://www.mainelegislature.org/testimony/
- Select the “Public Hearing” button
- In the dropdown menu, select “Transportation”
- In the next dropdown menu, select “March 4 2025 1:00PM”
- Select the “LD 29” button
- Scroll down and enter your testimony
What to say:
Testimony can be simple and straightforward!
- First, state your name, your town, and that you are writing in support of LD 29.
- Next, say a little bit about why you support the bill and your hopes for the Merrymeeting Trail — how you or your family would use the trail, the benefits you believe it would bring to your community.
- Finally, thank the committee members and urge them to vote “Ought to Pass” on LD 29.
What else you can do:
Be sure you’ve added your name to our sign-on letter in support of LD 29. Share it with friends!
Reach out to your local and state legislators and let them know you support LD 29 (and ask them to support it, too)!
Write a letter to the editor of your local paper about why you support the Merrymeeting Trail!
Download this flyer and bring copies into local businesses! Ask them if they’d be willing to host a stack so customers can learn about the trail.
Thank you for raising your voice in support of LD 29 and the Merrymeeting Trail. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us anytime at merrymeetingtrail@gmail.com.